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Green River Community College is located in a large suburb, in Auburn, Washington. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Green River Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study office and administration.
Green River Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Green River Community College offers classes to 6,693 students (4,903 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3699
http://www.greenriver.edu/
Green River Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 673 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Office And Administration | 202 | general office occupations, business support services, office management, data entry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 162 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, precision systems maintenance |
| Transportation | 152 | commercial pilot and flight crew, air traffic controller, aviation operations |
| Business And Management | 118 | accounting technology, marketing, business |
| Engineering Technician | 102 | drafting, water quality and recycling tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech |
| Construction Trades | 98 | carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 97 | criminal justice and police, forensic science, corrections |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Therapy And Counseling | 58 | mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | early childhood education, math teaching, teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 30 | welding, machinist |
| Science | 24 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer support, data processing tech, computer networking, network management |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant, parks and recreation management |
| Law | 7 | legal secretary, court reporting |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | forest technology, wetlands management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | medical coding |
Number of programs and degrees for Green River Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 917 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 909 | 32 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 74 | 6 |
In 2005, Green River Community College had a total enrollment of 6,693 students (4,903 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Auburn, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,576 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,747 |
| Books and supplies | $ 939 |
Financial Aid:
Green River Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378000)
Green River Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 77 | $50,204 | 53 | $49,804 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $50,204 | 53 | $49,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 22 | 50 |
| Basketball | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 15 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Green River Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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